For Sepia Saturday this week, I scanned another photo from Great Granny’s album. At first glance, compared to the other images of silly antics and general high jinks, this photo didn’t seem to have much going for it, however on close inspection, you can almost feel the fun between the two of them.

I don’t know who Granny’s unknown friend or relative is (yet) but he’s obviously someone she feels close to, judging by the way she’s holding his arm. He has his hand on his heart – I wonder what he was thinking? They both look a bit crumpled.

Here’s a more recent photo (1964) of Granny at the age of 55, my Dad and Yours Truly.

Have a close look at what my Mum did to my hair! The cheek of it. That’s my Mum up in the banner with me in my racing pram. I remember that hideous kitchen wallpaper – we had it for years, but sadly we only had Granny for another 3 years, so I’m getting to know her better through the Album and feel very lucky to have it🙂

That first photograph is a perfect example of how photographs can say so much. That look between your granny and her friend/relative is classic. You couldn’t fake that – there is real affection and friendship there.

That’s really sad, to discover that your fun-loving granny died at what I suppose was quite a young age. How lovely to have her album, and shots like that first one, where some clever person captured the moment perfectly.

Your Gram is beaming..and her face always shows so much personality..these two shared at the minimum a private joke.
Look at all that hair..my goodness you have a beautiful curl..I used to do the same thing to my sisters long hair.
That last photo is a real treasure..I do not have one from my baptismal day..I assume that is the occasion of your photo:)